 |
DFC 05: Search and Destroy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gives All (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
178 cm
23
219 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gives All!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
All throws a hook but Liddell avoids it easily.
All tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liddell was well out of range. Poor timing from All.
Liddell throws a series of punches but All moves out of range.
Liddell slips a jab from All.
Liddell misses with a series of wild punches.
All throws a body punch but Liddell moves out of range.
All drops Liddell with a beautiful combination! Liddell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - All is looking for the KO!
Liddell is rocked!
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
All lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gives All!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chael Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins has chosen New Noise as his entrance music. David Wilkins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
23
212 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
|
180 cm
28
210 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chael Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen is looking to clinch.
Wilkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilkins leaves Sonnen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilkins has managed to clinch.
Wilkins stalling in the clinch.
Wilkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Chael Sonnen has been cut.
Wilkins is leaning against Sonnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilkins lands a shot to the body.
Wilkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
Wilkins pushes Sonnen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilkins.
Wilkins breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilkins as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Wilkins. No joy for Sonnen on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sonnen on the side of the head.
Wilkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonnen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilkins scores with a hook to the body.
Wilkins breaks from the clinch.
Wilkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilkins breaks from the clinch.
Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Wilkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen is working for takedown but Wilkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilkins looks to land a combination but Sonnen avoids it well.
Chael Sonnen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Wilkins instigates a clinch.
Wilkins digs a right hand underneath Sonnen's ribcage. Sonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilkins is leaning against Sonnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilkins stalls.
Wilkins lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Wilkins to work.
Wilkins scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Wilkins to work.
Wilkins cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
Wilkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Wilkins.
Sonnen shoots in for a takedown but Wilkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Sonnen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilkins gets a clinch.
Come on Wilkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilkins.
Wilkins digs a right hand underneath Sonnen's ribcage. Sonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilkins is stalling here.
Wilkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wilkins.
Wilkins cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
Wilkins lands with a right to the head.
Wilkins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sonnen letting Wilkins take a breather here.
Wilkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilkins stalling the fight.
Wilkins is working Sonnen over against the ropes.
Good body shot from Wilkins.
Wilkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilkins breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen slips a jab and a cross from Wilkins.
Wilkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sonnen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Wilkins as Sonnen shoots in.
Wilkins has managed to clinch.
Sonnen is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilkins throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Wilkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilkins digs a right hand into Sonnen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sonnen's gas tank.
Wilkins breaks the clinch.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sonnen wants to clinch but Wilkins slips to the side
and Wilkins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wilkins looks to throw the jab but Sonnen is out of range.
Wilkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonnen, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins has Sonnen pressed against the ropes.
Wilkins gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
Wilkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Wilkins is working Sonnen over against the ropes.
Wilkins breaks from the clinch.
Wilkins throws a right and a left that Sonnen avoids nicely.
Wilkins throws a right and a left that Sonnen avoids nicely.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Sonnen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilkins lands a jab-cross combination.
Wilkins misses with a two punch combination.
Wilkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilkins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wilkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Wilkins.
Wilkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sonnen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wilkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilkins.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Wilkins manages to get underhooks.
Wilkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Wilkins circles away easily
and Wilkins counters by clinching up.
Wilkins manages to break the clinch.
Wilkins moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.
Wilkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilkins throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is trying to drag Wilkins to the mat but Wilkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sonnen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice body punch from Wilkins - that landed with a thud.
Wilkins taking a breather.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Wilkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilkins digs a right hand underneath Sonnen's ribcage. Sonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sonnen has Wilkins pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Wilkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
David Wilkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilkins clinches.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sonnen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilkins prevents it.
Wilkins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen misses with a takedown
and Wilkins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilkins moves into the clinch.
Wilkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Wilkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sonnen can't get the takedown.
Wilkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Wilkins digs a right hand underneath Sonnen's ribcage. Sonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilkins.
Wilkins leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Sonnen is trying to drag Wilkins to the mat but Wilkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilkins.
Sonnen being controlled against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Wilkins.
Sonnen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Wilkins counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Wilkins circles away easily
and Wilkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilkins clinches up against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Wilkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chael Sonnen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilkins lands a jab to the nose.
Wilkins swinging wildly here.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Wilkins circles away easily
and Wilkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wilkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilkins.
Nice body punch from Wilkins - that landed with a thud.
Wilkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
David Wilkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wilkins stalling in the clinch.
Wilkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilkins landing knees to the head.
Wilkins digs a right hand underneath Sonnen's ribcage. Sonnen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Wilkins - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wilkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen is working for takedown but Wilkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilkins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wilkins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wilkins is pressed up against the ropes. Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilkins down to the mat. Wilkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chael Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sonnen misses with a takedown
and Wilkins counters by clinching up.
Wilkins breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilkins.
Sonnen shoots and misses
and Wilkins counters with a three punch combo that has Sonnen backing up. Sonnen nods at Wilkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilkins connects with a single shot there.
Chael Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins rushes Sonnen and presses him up against the ropes.
Wilkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilkins stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wilkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sonnen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilkins clinches up against the ropes.
Wilkins pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Wilkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Wilkins as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilkins.
Wilkins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins lands a nice uppercut.
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilkins breaks the clinch.
Wilkins misses with the combination.
Wilkins scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen tries to clinch
and Wilkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sonnen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilkins.
Sonnen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilkins.
Wilkins has Sonnen pressed against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sonnen looking for a takedown.
Wilkins gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
Wilkins holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by David Wilkins.
Sonnen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilkins counters with a series of strikes. Sonnen will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilkins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sonnen has his takedown stuffed
and Wilkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilkins takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilkins.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen has Wilkins pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Wilkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilkins is pressed up against the ropes. Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilkins down to the mat. Wilkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sonnen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilkins forces Sonnen back against the ropes and clinches.
Sonnen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wilkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilkins pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Wilkins manages to break the clinch.
Sonnen with a poor takedown
and Wilkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilkins backs up against the ropes.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilkins counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Wilkins - that landed with a thud.
Wilkins presses Sonnen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilkins lands a shot to the body.
Wilkins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sonnen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilkins drives through and clinches with Sonnen against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sonnen looking for a takedown.
Wilkins stalling against the ropes.
Wilkins is leaning against Sonnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilkins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sonnen shoots and misses
and Wilkins counters with a three punch combo that has Sonnen backing up. Sonnen nods at Wilkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Wilkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilkins counters by clinching up.
Sonnen is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilkins stops a takedown attempt from Sonnen.
Sonnen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wilkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonnen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wilkins moves into the clinch.
Wilkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sonnen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wilkins prevents it.
Wilkins slowing the pace effectively.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilkins trying to control the position but instead, Sonnen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilkins into the ropes.
A short left from Wilkins.
Sonnen tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
David Wilkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilkins.
Wilkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilkins is pressed up against the ropes. Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilkins down to the mat. Wilkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilkins clinches up against the ropes.
Wilkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sonnen fails with the takedown
and Wilkins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilkins.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen looking for a takedown.
Sonnen is trying to drag Wilkins to the mat but Wilkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Sonnen tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sonnen can't get the takedown.
Wilkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilkins breaks the clinch.
Sonnen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilkins holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wilkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Wilkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sonnen wants a takedown.
Chael Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilkins manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Wilkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilkins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 16:20
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 16:20
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 16:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Wilkins!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Donovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Ardona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Donovan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
24
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup |
|
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pete Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirko Ardona!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ardona crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Donovan - the referee stops the clock and Ardona gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Donovan. Ardona manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Donovan scores with a nice body kick.
Ardona looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Donovan.
Ardona doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ardona takes a knee to the side of the body.
Donovan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Donovan lands a damaging elbow.
Donovan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Donovan landing knees to the body.
Donovan crunches a lovely knee into Ardona's ribcage.
Donovan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Donovan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Donovan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ardona as Donovan tries to tie him up.
Donovan leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donovan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan lands an elbow just above Ardona 's eye.
Donovan lands a nice knee to the body.
Ardona takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ardona jumps guard but Donovan stands there with Ardona around his waist. Ardona gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Come on Donovan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Donovan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Donovan slowing the pace effectively.
Ardona fails to pull guard.
Donovan with a knee to the head.
Donovan is trying to stall.
Donovan lands a damaging elbow.
Donovan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Donovan scores with a knee to the head.
Donovan lands a damaging elbow.
Donovan lands a knee to the head.
Donovan scores with a knee to the head.
Donovan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ardona is trying to force a seperation but Donovan has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan lands a nice elbow.
Ardona takes an elbow to the temple.
Donovan scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Donovan.
Donovan effectively controlling the action here.
Donovan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ardona is defending well for now.
Ardona avoiding damage as Donovan throws knees to the body.
Donovan has Ardona pressed against the ropes, preventing Ardona from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Donovan.
Ardona tries for a takedown but Donovan manages to get underhooks.
Pete Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Ardona.
Donovan avoiding damage.
Ardona is trying to force a seperation but Donovan has the dominant position.
Donovan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ardona's defenses.
Knees to the body from Donovan.
Donovan missing with knees to the body.
Donovan avoiding damage as Ardona throws knees to the body.
Donovan pushes off an throws an elbow but Ardona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Donovan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Donovan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ardona has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Donovan regains guard immediately.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ardona wants to control from the top but Donovan keeps moving.
Ardona has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donovan is proving hard to escape from.
Ardona trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donovan trying to keep a closed guard but Ardona is proving a slippery customer.
Donovan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ardona manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ardona keeping moving, preventing Donovan from controlling successfully.
Donovan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ardona's guard.
Ardona keeping moving, preventing Donovan from controlling successfully.
Donovan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ardona is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donovan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ardona is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Donovan controls the position from side control.
Donovan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Donovan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ardona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Donovan.
Donovan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. Ardona won't want to take too many of those.
Donovan lands a good knee to the midsection. Ardona won't want to take too many of those.
Donovan gets underhooks to prevent Ardona's takedown attempt.
Donovan stalling the fight.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Donovan lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Donovan.
Donovan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ardona is looking to break free of the clinch but Donovan has double underhooks.
Donovan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ardona's defenses.
Donovan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ardona's defenses.
Ardona takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ardona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ardona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Donovan.
Ardona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ardona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Donovan.
Donovan moves in looking to clinch but Ardona pushes him off.
Donovan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donovan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ardona, pushing him back against the ropes.
Donovan lands a knee to the head.
Ardona is trying to force a seperation but Donovan has the dominant position.
Donovan lands a knee to the body.
Donovan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Donovan looking to slow down the pace here.
Ardona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ardona.
Ardona takes a kick to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Donovan.
Donovan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pete Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ardona takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Donovan pushes Ardona away with a front kick.
Ardona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donovan.
Donovan swinging wildly here.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ardona swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donovan moves in looking to clinch but Ardona pushes him off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donovan.
Ardona gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donovan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Donovan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donovan moves away from the strike by Ardona.
Donovan throws a head kick that half lands.
Donovan scores with a three punch combo!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Donovan gets a clinch.
Donovan connects with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Donovan pushes off an throws an elbow but Ardona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Ardona manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Donovan postures up in Ardona's guard and throws a big left but Ardona blocks it.
Ardona can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Donovan controls the pace.
Donovan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donovan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ardona's head.
Ardona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Donovan can pounce on him.
Ardona misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donovan misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Donovan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Donovan.
Ardona misses with a hook.
Donovan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ardona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donovan is looking to clinch but Ardona is avoiding it.
Donovan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ardona.
Donovan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donovan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good leg kick by Donovan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ardona looks to land a left hand but Donovan moved out of range nicely.
Donovan scores with a nice body kick.
Pete Donovan is winning the standup battle so far.
Donovan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donovan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Donovan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan cracks the inside of Ardona's front leg.
Donovan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donovan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Donovan lands a head kick. Ardona smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Donovan scores with a leg kick.
Ardona has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Donovan.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch but Ardona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ardona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left and a right from Donovan both land. Nice combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Donovan.
Donovan wants to clinch up but Ardona keeps it at a distance.
Donovan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ardona takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ardona takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donovan. That's going to slow Ardona down.
Donovan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ardona misses with a two punch combination.
Donovan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donovan slips a jab and a cross from Ardona.
Donovan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Donovan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ardona.
Jab by Donovan.
Donovan digs a good hook to Ardona's body.
Ardona tries to land a body kick
and Donovan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ardona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donovan is looking to wear down Ardona with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Donovan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donovan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donovan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ardona keeps the fight on the outside.
Donovan throws a nice looking combination but Ardona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ardona throws a leg kick that misses.
Donovan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Donovan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donovan is looking to slow Ardona down with leg kicks.
Donovan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ardona's calf.
Donovan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ardona in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Donovan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donovan connects with a solid leg kick.
Donovan tries to clinch there but Ardona circles away.
Ardona throws a wild body kick that Donovan sees coming a mile off.
A solid body kick from Donovan.
Donovan tries to clinch up but Ardona circles away and keeps his distance.
Donovan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donovan - that will leave a mark!
Donovan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ardona.
Donovan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donovan cracks the inside of Ardona's front leg.
Donovan swinging wildly here.
Donovan cracks the inside of Ardona's front leg.
Donovan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donovan throws a combination. Ardona tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Donovan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ardona throws a looping overhand right but Donovan ducks down to avoid it.
Donovan scores with a push kick.
Ardona throws a series of punches but Donovan moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ardona misses the target.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Donovan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Donovan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Donovan moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Donovan.
Donovan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ardona tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ardona is working for takedown but Donovan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Donovan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ardona.
Pete Donovan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirko Ardona.
Donovan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ardona blocks it with crossed arms.
Donovan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Donovan.
Ardona takes an elbow to the forehead.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ardona lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Donovan looking to stall.
Ardona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Donovan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ardona looks for the body kick but Donovan saw that one coming.
Ardona takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Donovan.
Ardona misses with the body kick
and Donovan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ardona throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donovan counters with a solid body kick.
Ardona circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ardona misses with a series of wild punches.
Donovan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Donovan.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donovan.
Donovan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ardona.
Donovan cracks the inside of Ardona's front leg.
Donovan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ardona. That did some damage!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donovan - that will leave a mark!
Donovan rushes Ardona and presses him up against the ropes.
Donovan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Donovan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ardona blocks it with crossed arms.
Ardona has Donovan pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Donovan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Donovan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Donovan keeps control of Ardona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ardona tries to pull guard but Donovan holds him up against the ropes and eventually Ardona drops back down to his feet.
Donovan holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Donovan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ardona's face.
Ardona jumps guard and drags Donovan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ardona is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donovan prevents Ardona from getting back to his feet.
Donovan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ardona had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donovan defends it easily.
Ardona keeping moving, preventing Donovan from controlling successfully.
Donovan wants to pass the guard but Ardona is keeping the position.
Donovan postures up in Ardona's guard and throws a big left but Ardona blocks it.
Donovan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Donovan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donovan feints and then cracks Ardona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ardona down.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ardona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Donovan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Donovan, right into the meat.
Donovan lands a head kick!
Donovan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donovan scores with a spinning back kick!
Mirko Ardona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pete Donovan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donovan catches Ardona with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Donovan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donovan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 20:16
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 20:16
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 20:16
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Donovan!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
|
172 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jet Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Li blocks the leg kick.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Li checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li misses with a body shot.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Li.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Norris scoring well with a low kick there.
Li is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Li checks a leg kick.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
Li checks a leg kick nicely.
Li checks a leg kick.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.
Norris throws a chopping leg kick but Li manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norris tries to score with a low kick but Li moves his leg out of the way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Li checks a leg kick.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Li checks a leg kick.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
Norris tries to score with a low kick but Li moves his leg out of the way.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
Norris tries a low kick but Li avoids it.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Li is out of range.
Li checks a leg kick.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Li checks it well.
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Li checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Li is able to avoid easily.
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Li checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Norris throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Li checks a leg kick.
Norris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Li checks the leg kick.
Norris is looking to score with low kicks.
Norris throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Li's leg but Li calmly moves out of range.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Li is out of range.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
Norris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norris throws a solid leg kick but Li takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris.
Li moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Norris motions for Li to come forward. Norris throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li checks the leg kick nicely there.
Li swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Li moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris.
Norris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Li moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris.
Norris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Li is out of range and Norris settles back down.
Li checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Li checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris tries a low kick but Li avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Li checks a low kick from Norris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Norris misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norris throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Li is out of range.
Li blocks a low kick nicely.
Li misses with a body shot.
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Li's leg but Li calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Li.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a solid leg kick but Li takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris.
Norris misses with a leg kick.
Li checks a low kick from Norris.
Li avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Norris throws a leg kick but Li checks it.
Norris throws a leg kick but Li moved away.
Norris throws a solid leg kick but Li takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Li checks it well.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li checks the leg kick.
Li checks the leg kick.
Li checks a low kick from Norris.
Li checks a leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Li is able to avoid easily.
Norris tries to land a leg kick but Li saw it coming and moves away.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
Norris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Li is out of range and Norris settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Li checks it.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Li checks a leg kick.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Li checks it.
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Li checks it.
Norris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Li checks the leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Norris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
Norris misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Li checks a leg kick.
Norris throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range.
Norris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Li checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris throws a solid leg kick but Li takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris.
Norris tried to score with a low kick but Li checks it.
Norris throws and low kick but Li moves out of range easily.
Norris throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Li as he checks the leg kick.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Li is out of range.
Norris throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Li has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Li and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Li blocks a leg kick.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Li misses the jab.
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris misses with a low kick as Li jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries to land a leg kick but Li saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Norris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Li has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Li and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Norris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
Norris throws a solid leg kick but Li takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Li's leg but Li calmly moves out of range.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li checks a leg kick nicely.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Norris throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Norris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Norris throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
Li missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Norris does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
Li swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Li checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Li checks it well.
A big left from Li misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norris tries to work over Li's front leg with a kick but Li checks it.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.
Norris throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Li's leg but Li calmly moves out of range.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Li is out of range.
Norris wants to land a leg kick but Li is out of range.
Li moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Li checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Norris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Li misses with a body shot.
Norris throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Li swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li checks a leg kick nicely.
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Li's leg but Li calmly moves out of range.
Norris throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Li misses with a straight right.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norris throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
Norris throws and low kick but Li moves out of range easily.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norris avoids the body shot from Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a low kick as Li jumps back.
Li checks a leg kick nicely.
Li is looking to wear down Norris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Li takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Li checks it well.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Li.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Li checks a low kick from Norris.
A bone on bone clash there as Li blocks the leg kick.
Li looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Li checks a low kick from Norris.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Li throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Norris tries to score with a low kick but Li moves his leg out of the way.
Li checks a leg kick.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
Norris defending well as Li loads up on a big left hand.
Li misses with a body shot.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Norris tries a low kick but Li avoids it.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Li tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norris was well out of range. Poor timing from Li.
Norris misses with a low kick as Li jumps back.
Li checks the leg kick.
Norris throws a solid leg kick but Li takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Norris.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Norris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Li thows a body shot but no joy.
Norris tries to work over Li's front leg with a kick but Li checks it.
Good work by Li as he checks the leg kick.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Li misses with a hook.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Li's leg but Li calmly moves out of range.
Norris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Norris wants to slow Li down by chopping away at his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norris slips a straight right by Li.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Norris is just out of range.
Norris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Li is able to avoid easily.
Norris will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Norris throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
Norris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Li.
Norris tries to score with a low kick but Li moves his leg out of the way.
Li checks a leg kick nicely.
Li misses with an uppercut. Norris saw that one coming.
Li throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris tries to work over Li's front leg with a kick but Li checks it.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Li blocks a leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Li missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norris throws a leg kick but Li checks it.
Li throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li misses with a body shot.
Norris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Li checks a leg kick.
Norris wants to slow Li down by chopping away at his legs.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norris slips a straight right by Li.
Norris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Li checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Norris tries to work over Li's front leg with a kick but Li checks it.
Norris throws a leg kick but Li moved away.
Norris misses with a low kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Li checks a leg kick.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
A big right from Li misses.
Norris throws a low kick, looking for Li's leg but Li calmly moves out of range.
Norris staying out of range there.
Norris avoids the body shot from Li.
Li blocks a leg kick.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Li checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norris avoids the body shot from Li.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Li misses.
Li blocks a leg kick.
Norris attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Norris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Li misses the target.
Li misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
Norris slips a jab from Li.
Li misses the jab.
Li thows a body shot but no joy.
Li checks a low kick from Norris.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norris throws a leg kick that misses.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Li checks it well.
Norris misses with a low kick.
Jet Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chuck Norris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Norris throws out a leg kick but Li moves out of range and Norris only half commits.
And that's the end of the fight!
That round was too close to call.
Well Norris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 18:20
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 19:19
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
4% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doug Mcphee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Seagul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 173 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
25
161 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doug Mcphee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steven Seagul!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcphee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Doug Mcphee has been cut.
Seagul throws a hook but Mcphee avoids it easily.
Seagul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcphee.
A combination from Seagul does no damage.
Mcphee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Horrible takedown by Mcphee or perhaps it was just good defense by Seagul which made him look bad.
Seagul misses with a wild combination.
Seagul misses with an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcphee.
Seagul slaps away a takedown attempt from Mcphee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Mcphee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagul misses the shot to the body.
Mcphee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mcphee is breathing heavily.
Mcphee throws a head kick but Seagul moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagul throws out a powerful jab.
Mcphee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steven Seagul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcphee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seagul jabs Mcphee right on the nose. Mcphee blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagul jabs Mcphee right on the nose. Mcphee blinks but takes it well.
Seagul misses with a few strikes there.
A left and a right from Seagul both land. Nice combination.
Doug Mcphee's cut is getting worse.
Seagul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seagul drops Mcphee with a beautiful combination! Mcphee stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Seagul is looking for the KO!
Mcphee is rocked!
Seagul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mcphee at a distance.
Oh Mcphee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seagul throws a right hand that Mcphee ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcphee also avoids with ease.
Mcphee seems to have got his legs back now.
Seagul scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Seagul does no damage.
Seagul lands with a nice body punch.
A nice combination there by Seagul.
Doug Mcphee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Seagul scores with a three punch combo!
Seagul is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mcphee rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagul scores with a body shot.
Jab from Seagul.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mcphee is defended easily by Seagul.
Seagul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcphee.
Nice jab there from Seagul.
A combination from Seagul does no damage.
Seagul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mcphee.
Seagul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jeez, Doug Mcphee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Seagul moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Seagul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcphee tries to clinch up but Seagul circles away and keeps his distance.
Seagul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Seagul. No joy for Mcphee on that attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mcphee. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mcphee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagul.
Mcphee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcphee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcphee moves away from the strike by Seagul.
Mcphee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Seagul is trying to defend but Mcphee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mcphee moves nicely into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seagul can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Mcphee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Seagul to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mcphee misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Seagul does no damage.
Seagul keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcphee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagul swivels and escapes.
Mcphee swinging wildly here.
Mcphee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mcphee there as he acknowledges the shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doug Mcphee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Steven Seagul!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
86% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Optimus Prime has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
23
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
168 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonah Smith!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a wild body kick that Prime sees coming a mile off.
Smith with a hook.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have Prime backpedaling.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Prime.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prime.
Smith throws a series of punches but Prime avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smith.
Prime is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Prime drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jonah Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Prime drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Smith follows Prime to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonah Smith!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ebank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
|
180 cm
25
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gregory Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Ebank!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebank takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones looks to land a combination but Ebank avoids it well.
Ebank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a body punch but Ebank moves out of range.
Ebank misses the jab.
Ebank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Ebank scores with a punch to the head.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones cracks Ebank with an open hand slap.
It looks like Danny Ebank has been cut.
Ebank misses the shot to the body.
Ebank slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ebank.
Ebank throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ebank circles away quickly and effectively.
Ebank throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Ebank lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ebank misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a left right combination that sends Ebank crashing to the mat - Jones wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Ebank out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Jones!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
81% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Illianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Illianenko comes to the ring accompanied by Only God Can Judge Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 195 cm
24
245 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
|
191 cm
21
266 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Illianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Illianenko lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Illianenko misses with a wild combination.
Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Illianenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Lesnar misses with a double jab
and Illianenko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Illianenko.
Lesnar loads up on a big right hand but Illianenko slips the punch.
Illianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar throws a combination that misses
and Illianenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lesnar thinking.
The fighters circling - Lesnar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Illianenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar is working an open guard so Illianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Illianenko throws a combination that misses
and Lesnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Illianenko throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Illianenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Illianenko trying to advance position but Lesnar counters by regaining guard.
Lesnar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Illianenko dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illianenko moves into full mount!
Lesnar is in a horrible position here. Illianenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Illianenko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Illianenko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lesnar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Illianenko scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Illianenko.
Lesnar is rocked!
It looks like Frank Lesnar has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lesnar takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Illianenko's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Illianenko!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between poopy butt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
21
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
175 cm
25
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, poopy butt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joel Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Kelly there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for butt!
butt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
butt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kelly pulls his head out easily.
Kelly stalling away here and it's allowed butt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kelly throwing strikes but missing.
Kelly landing with the ground and pound.
Kelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kelly is sitting in close to butt's body. butt has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kelly is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kelly is tapping! That was a very nice submission by butt.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). poopy butt!
poopy butt is the new featherweight champion!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
69% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
